A Short History of the Great War by A. F. Pollard
"A Short History of the Great War" by A. F. Pollard is a historical account written in the early 20th century, reflecting on the events and implications of World War I. The book explores the origins of the war, the key battles, and the political dynamics that influenced the conflict, providing a comprehensive overview of its causes and critical moments, beginning with the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. The opening of the
work introduces the complex web of political tensions leading up to the Great War, particularly focusing on the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and its ramifications. It discusses the intricate relationships between Austria-Hungary, Serbia, and Russia, as well as the broader European powers, setting the stage for the conflict. Pollard emphasizes that while the assassination was a pivotal event, the underlying military ambitions, particularly those of Germany, played a crucial role in escalating the conflict into a full-scale war. This initial chapter captures the weight of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism as fundamental factors in the war's outbreak, ultimately positing that the war was the result of long-standing rivalries rather than a singular event. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pollard, A. F. (Albert Frederick), 1869-1948 |
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| Title | A Short History of the Great War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7189 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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